Fig. 7From: The hydroxyapatite modified 3D printed poly L-lactic acid porous screw in reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament of rabbit knee joint: a histological and biomechanical studya femoral-graft-tibial complex fixation on an Instron machine with ligament suture for biomechanical testing (black arrow points to the graft). b The mean failure load at 12 weeks postoperatively was significantly greater in the PLLA-HA group than in the PLLA group. c There was also a significant difference in stiffness between the two groups. *P < 0.05 indicates that the difference is statistically significantBack to article page